Wherefore I take pleasure (διο ευδοκω). For this noble word see on Mt 3:17; 2 Corinthians 5:8. The enemies of Paul wil…

Therefore I take pleasure. Since so many benefits result from trials; since my afflictions are the occasion of obtaining the favor of Chri…

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities.—The thoughts of the Apostle go back to the sufferings of which he had spoken fu…

The answer to Paul’s prayer did not take the form he had expected. The thorn remained, but so did his recollection of the divine reply. In the dist…

I take pleasure in infirmities. There can be no doubt that he employs the term weakness in different senses, for he formerly appl…

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities
Not in them simply considered, but as they were made use of to his advantag…

The apostle gives an account of the method God took to keep him humble, and to prevent his being lifted up above measure, on account of the visions…

Here, he speaks of the remedy against pride. In this regard, he does three things:

1. He mentions the remedy that was applied.
2. H…